The Evolution of “OTT” and “CTV”
While there is still some disagreement over the definition of “OTT” and “CTV”, most use these terms now in a new way that reflects the changes in the media landscape and viewer behavior during the last five years.
While there is still some disagreement over the definition of “OTT” and “CTV”, most use these terms now in a new way that reflects the changes in the media landscape and viewer behavior during the last five years.
Towards the end of 2018, the ARF issued a Knowledge at Hand report and a CMO Brief each called The OTT Revolution. Since then, the OTT revolution has not only continued but it has accelerated. Moreover, the pandemic acted as a catalyst, increasing the rate of this acceleration. At the same time, the meaning of the term OTT has changed.
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